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Support Worker

The closing date is 10 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Lodge Kenton. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Lodge Kenton, in North-West London, offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7DC6B932

Job locations

London

HA3 8AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care atCygnet Lodge Kenton.

You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Cygnet Lodge Kenton, in North-West London, offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day...

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents

  • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

  • Assist with medical & welfare needs and report a s required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are...

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

  • An excellent communicator and a good team player

  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

  • Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

  • Regular coaching & appraisal

  • Expert supervision & peer support

  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care atCygnet Lodge Kenton.

You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Cygnet Lodge Kenton, in North-West London, offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your Day-to-Day...

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents

  • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

  • Assist with medical & welfare needs and report a s required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are...

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

  • An excellent communicator and a good team player

  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

  • Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

  • Regular coaching & appraisal

  • Expert supervision & peer support

  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

HA3 8AE


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

HA3 8AE


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Leah waldron

VP7DC6B932.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7DC6B932

Job locations

London

HA3 8AE


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